Lunch is likely one of the hardest meals for me to plan. If it’s a work day, I struggle to pack a lunch that is healthy, filling, and won’t get soggy. Some days, I might end up choosing the easier cafeteria option. If I am at home or school, I still look for something easy to grab and go in the middle of running errands, and might end up skipping lunch all together.

But I have recently taken a liking to avocados and have found that paired with a couple other ingredients, they help form the perfect meal. Avocados are often misconceived as having too much fat, but they are actually rich in monounsaturated fat, which is a good, heart-healthy kind of fat! Since they are so easy to peel and chop, I have discovered avocados as a great summer go-to vegetable that makes planning lunches a lot simpler. One favorite recipe is an Avocado Tomato Salad!

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